Meet the JS Benefits Group Team

Advisors who know the industry—not just the product.

Our consultants bring deep carrier relationships, advanced credentials, and industry-specific expertise to every client engagement. We don’t sell benefits—we build strategies that protect your people and your bottom line.

What Sets Our Team Apart

Certified Professionals

SHRM-CP, CFP®, and industry certifications

Broad Carrier Relationships

Access across the full insurance marketplace

Alternative Funding Experts

Self-funded, level-funded, captive strategies

30+ Years Combined Experience

Strategic advisors, not commission-driven sales

SHRM & HRCI Recognized ● Broad Carrier Relationships ● Alternative Funding Specialists ● Strategic Advisors, Not Salespeople ● Industry-Specific Expertise ● SHRM & HRCI Recognized ● Broad Carrier Relationships ● Alternative Funding Specialists ● Strategic Advisors, Not Salespeople ● Industry-Specific Expertise ●

Our Differentiators

The depth your benefits strategy demands

Our team combines seasoned benefits strategists, certified HR professionals, and dedicated account service specialists — all working together so you get expert guidance and responsive support at every touchpoint.

Credentials That Matter

SHRM-CP, CFP®, and HRCI-recognized professionals across benefits, HR, and financial planning disciplines.

Carrier Relationships

Deep, long-standing relationships across the full marketplace give our clients access and leverage most brokers simply can’t match.

Alternative Funding

Self-funded, level-funded, captive arrangements—our team structures non-traditional funding strategies most brokers avoid because they require real expertise.

Industry Specialties

Healthcare, manufacturing, associations, nonprofits, professional services—we know the nuances of your industry and design plans accordingly.

Our People

Meet the JS Benefits Group Team

Every member brings focused expertise—from strategic plan design and compliance to HR consulting and employee advocacy. Together, we function as a true extension of your leadership team.

Jennifer Schaefer

Founder & CEO

Jennifer founded JS Benefits Group on a single conviction: employers deserve an advisor who is accountable for results, not just renewals. With an MBA and three decades in the industry, she has built one of the region’s most respected independent benefits consultancies—one that measures success in documented savings, not commission volume.